News Highlights: Anambra Ranked Among Top Three States in E-Governance Nationwide Recognition validates Soludo’s Digital Vision for a Smart Mega-City Anambra State has reaffirmed its position as a frontrunner in digital transformation, emerging among Nigeria’s top three states in the 2025 e-Governance Report by the Panorama CIAPS Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The report, a joint publication by Nigerian Panorama and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS), places Anambra alongside Lagos and Enugu as leaders in the adoption and implementation of e-governance practices that enhance accountability, transparency, and service delivery. Professor Anthony Kila, Director of CIAPS, in his remarks,…
Author: Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah
Rommy Imah is Founder/Editor of Digital Times Nigeria (www.digitaltimesng.com). He has been in active journalism in over two decades with a bias for technology and business reporting. He is particularly passionate about technology and how it can be used to transform human life, businesses and services.
News Highlights: EMOSIM’s eSIM technology allows users to access mobile networks in over 190 countries without physical SIM cards or roaming fees. The launch was widely celebrated as a practical outcome of Nigeria’s forward-thinking telecom policies, with strong endorsements from regulatory leaders and private sector players. EMOSIM, a pioneering mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), officially launched its global eSIM product in Lagos on Wednesday, positioning Nigeria at the forefront of digital innovation and global connectivity, reports Digital TimesNG. At a well-attended event graced by telecom regulators, private sector leaders, and innovation advocates, EMOSIM’s Chairman and Founder, Mr. Jimmy Eboma, described…
By Rommy IMAH As May 29, 2025, draws near, Abians at home and in the diaspora have every reason to celebrate the remarkable strides made under the visionary leadership of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State. In just two years on the saddle, Governor Otti has not only redefined governance through purposeful leadership but has also delivered impactful projects and policies that are restoring the pride of Abia as God’s Own State. From Umuahia to Aba, from Bende to Umunneochi, the transformation is visible and measurable. Governor Otti’s administration has become synonymous with transparency, strategic infrastructure…
News Highlights: Dr. Evelyn A. Lewis has been recognized as one of Nigeria’s 50 Most Valuable Personalities in the Digital Economy. Lewis is recognized for his outstanding leadership in digital innovation and human capital development across Africa. Dr. Evelyn A. Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of SBTS Group, has been named one of Nigeria’s “50 Most Valuable Personalities in the Digital Economy,” an annual recognition organized by Knowhow Media, publishers of ITEdgeNews.Africa to honour and celebrate individuals who have significantly advanced Nigeria’s digital transformation over the past decade. Dr. Lewis’s recognition underscores his visionary leadership in fostering Africa-focused digital innovation, promoting…
News Highlights: The NCC now requires all telecom operators to publicly disclose the causes, affected areas, and estimated restoration times for major service outages. Operators must provide proportional compensation, such as service validity extensions, when outages persist beyond 24 hours. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive requiring telecom licensees in Nigeria to inform consumers about major service outages on their networks, Digital TimesNG reports. The NCC through a statement signed by its Ag. Head, Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, directed that operators must disclose the cause(s) of the service disruption, the affected area(s), and the estimated time…
News Highlights: Nigeria must decentralize digital infrastructure and invest in human capital to close service gaps and retain talent. Benue State is positioning itself as a digital leader, with Governor Hyacinth Alia unveiling initiatives such as free fibre optic RoW, 276 e-commerce hubs, and digital training for 50,000 youths. At the 2025 “50 Most Valuable Personalities in Digital Economy” awards and colloquium hosted by Knowhow Media, prominent voices in Nigeria’s tech and policy space made an urgent case for intentional investment in digital infrastructure, skills development, and inclusive policy frameworks to reshape the country’s economic future. Delivering the keynote on…
News Highlights: Professor Abiodun Adebayo, Scientific Advisor to QNET and key contributor to the research carried out on the Amezcua wellness range, was honoured by the National Academy of Science for his groundbreaking research in biochemistry and alternative health. Adebayo’s induction marks a major step forward in promoting health and wellness innovation research across Africa and strongly aligns with QNET’s mission and core values. QNET, a leading global wellness and lifestyle company headquartered in Hong Kong, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Professor Abiodun Humphrey Adebayo on his induction into the prestigious Nigerian Academy of Science. Professor Adebayo, who is a…
News Highlights: ABoICT Awards 2025 will honour individuals and organizations that have played pivotal roles in advancing Nigeria’s ICT sector and driving national development. Prof. Adewale Obadare, a renowned cybersecurity and GRC expert, will explore the transformative role of ICT in Nigeria’s growth, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. Over the past two decades, Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector has witnessed remarkable growth, emerging as a major contributor to the nation’s GDP and a key driver of societal transformation. Its influence spans across critical areas such as the economy, education, healthcare, and governance—thanks to the dedication…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has fixed Tuesday, June 17, 2025, for the public presentation of its book, Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, at 10.00am. A press statement by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Ogbuefi Remmy Nweke, said this highly anticipated event promises to be a significant milestone in the literary and publishing landscape. He quoted GOCOP President, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, to have said that the event will feature fundraising for the N2.3 billion GOCOP MEDIA CENTRE, a multi-purpose resource centre comprising a secretariat, a 21st Century library and event halls, among…
In a strategic move to bolster regional cooperation, Ghana and Nigeria’s telecom regulators—the National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)—have pledged to deepen collaboration on key cross-border issues in the communications sector, reports Digital TimesNG. This commitment was reaffirmed during a bilateral coordination meeting held on 8th May 2025 at the NCA Tower in Accra, as part of a two-day benchmarking visit by an eight-member Nigerian delegation, led by NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida. Dr. Aminu Maida and some members of his delegation….Photo Credit: nca.org.gh Welcoming the team, Acting Director General of the NCA, Rev.…